India’s First 5G Captive Non-Public Network in Refinery Sector
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: DD News
Context: BSNL and NRL have signed a landmark MoU to deploy India’s first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) in the refinery sector, marking a significant step in industrial digitalisation under Industry 4.0.
About India’s First 5G Captive Non-Public Network in Refinery Sector:
• What It Is? It is India’s first industrial-grade 5G private network, to be installed at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), enabling real-time, secure, and ultra-reliable digital operations.
• It is India’s first industrial-grade 5G private network, to be installed at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), enabling real-time, secure, and ultra-reliable digital operations.
• MoU Between:
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) Announced at “Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs”, Ministry of Finance
• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
• Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)
• Announced at “Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs”, Ministry of Finance
• To pioneer 5G-enabled digital transformation in India’s refinery sector. To boost operational efficiency, automation, cybersecurity, and workforce skilling. To build a replicable model for other core industries.
• To pioneer 5G-enabled digital transformation in India’s refinery sector.
• To boost operational efficiency, automation, cybersecurity, and workforce skilling.
• To build a replicable model for other core industries.
• Key Features:
• Indigenous 5G Infrastructure: Fully India-built and secure network architecture. Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC): Supports real-time process control and monitoring. Integration with AR/VR, IoT, and Digital Twins for immersive training and predictive maintenance. Cyber-Resilient Architecture: Secures mission-critical refinery systems. Boost to North-East Industry: Promotes digital jobs and smart infrastructure in Assam.
• Indigenous 5G Infrastructure: Fully India-built and secure network architecture.
• Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communication (URLLC): Supports real-time process control and monitoring.
• Integration with AR/VR, IoT, and Digital Twins for immersive training and predictive maintenance.
• Cyber-Resilient Architecture: Secures mission-critical refinery systems.
• Boost to North-East Industry: Promotes digital jobs and smart infrastructure in Assam.
About Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN):
• What It Is? A CNPN is a dedicated, secure private 5G network deployed for use by a single enterprise, such as a factory, refinery, or port, to handle its internal communication and operational needs.
• A CNPN is a dedicated, secure private 5G network deployed for use by a single enterprise, such as a factory, refinery, or port, to handle its internal communication and operational needs.
• How It Works?
• Uses licensed spectrum or BSNL’s allocated 5G bands. Operates in isolation from public networks, ensuring zero interference. Enables device-to-device communication, automation, and data processing within a localised setting.
• Uses licensed spectrum or BSNL’s allocated 5G bands.
• Operates in isolation from public networks, ensuring zero interference.
• Enables device-to-device communication, automation, and data processing within a localised setting.
• Key Features:
• Ultra-low Latency: Enables real-time analytics and process automation. High Throughput: Handles large volumes of industrial IoT data. Enhanced Privacy: Keeps sensitive operational data within enterprise boundaries. Customised Architecture: Tailored to specific industrial requirements. Network Slicing Ready: Supports separation of operations like safety, monitoring, and logistics.
• Ultra-low Latency: Enables real-time analytics and process automation.
• High Throughput: Handles large volumes of industrial IoT data.
• Enhanced Privacy: Keeps sensitive operational data within enterprise boundaries.
• Customised Architecture: Tailored to specific industrial requirements.
• Network Slicing Ready: Supports separation of operations like safety, monitoring, and logistics.